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linda24194
linda24194

Just started on Citalopram finding it very very difficult Terrible anxiety hot flashes in legs please help

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  • joanne58498
    joanne58498 linda24194

    Posted

    Hi. What dose are you on?? These are all very common side effects. I f9und my anxiety got worse before it got better. I ended up seeing the Dr and had a low dose of diazepam. Try to stick with it but if it becomes too much speak to your Dr. The side effects will pass though
  • jade1797
    jade1797 linda24194

    Posted

    Hi Linda,

    I also experienced a lot of side effects when first starting citalopram, I would get hot flashes especially at night and felt more anxious for the first couple of weeks. I also felt sick constantly and just generally not with it. After a couple of weeks they slowly started to go away and after a few weeks I started feeling the proper impact. It did take about 6-8 weeks for me to feel a full benefit of them because it takes a while for them to get into your system.

    Power through with it, it does take some perseverance but I have found it helps me get through the day now ☺️

    • linda24194
      linda24194 jade1797

      Posted

      I mean to stick with it Thanks for your reply very encouraging 
    • linda24194
      linda24194 jade1797

      Posted

      I felt OK yesterday and awful so far today panic general anxiety is this normal

       

    • jade1797
      jade1797 linda24194

      Posted

      Hi Linda,

      How are you feeling today? It is totally normal to have days where you feel awful whilst the citalopram gets into your system. I had good and bad days when I first started them x

    • linda24194
      linda24194 jade1797

      Posted

      I’m having a bad day today lots of panic spasms 

      how long before it gets better I’m on day 6 20 mg Yesterday I felt like my old self

    • joanne58498
      joanne58498 linda24194

      Posted

      This is totally normally. It's still early days for the tablets to be getting k to your system. Try not to panic about panicking. Remember you have got through them before. Try writing down all the good things that happen every hour or so and the bad things. It's good to look back at them and remember you had good times but also you got through the bad ones. If there is anything that helps distract or relax you do that. It doesn't matter what it Is just do it. I hope this helps a little. You will get through this

    • linda24194
      linda24194 joanne58498

      Posted

      Thank you That’s so helpful I’m going to have along hot bath 

      is it Ok if I let you know how I get on

    • joanne58498
      joanne58498 linda24194

      Posted

      Absolutely. I know how important it is to have people around you to talk through in the early days. Be selfish right now and do what you need to do to get better. Maybe listen to some meditation or relaxation videos on YouTube while you are in the bath. Good luck
    • jade1797
      jade1797 linda24194

      Posted

      The meditation and relaxation videos are a great idea, I used them a lot when I started taking the tablets x
    • joanne58498
      joanne58498

      Posted

      How was the rest of your day x
    • linda24194
      linda24194 joanne58498

      Posted

      Not good went to see doctor and she has put me on a mild sedatives just to tide me over the next few days

      feel a lot better

    • joanne58498
      joanne58498 linda24194

      Posted

      Sorry you were feeling so rough. At least you have something to help you. Cross off yesterday. It's been and gone and you got through it . Let's hope today is a better day. Remember it is still very early.days for your meds. Try to relax and rest as much as you can x

    • linda24194
      linda24194

      Posted

      Day 13 not feeling a lot better yet please tell me again there is hope
    • lois95799
      lois95799 linda24194

      Posted

      You will feel better trust..your not going to stay like that forever..ask your gp.for a benzo.. for those yucky moments..
    • lois95799
      lois95799 linda24194

      Posted

      Well at least you have them... so when your suffering ..you have them...take care
    • joanne58498
      joanne58498 linda24194

      Posted

      I actually found that around the 2 week mark I was really bad. Go see you dr. I had a hen do for a real short time and it really helped. It Is still early days. You will get better x
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